Samuel Prout (1783–1852)
Samuel Prout is a British artist with 147 auction lots recorded since 1994, median price $353. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Samuel Prout sold in 2024 for $762, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Prout work is $353.
The median Samuel Prout work on paper sells for $244 across 67 lots.
The median Samuel Prout print sells for $130 across 12 lots.
The median Samuel Prout painting sells for $181 across 6 lots.
Small (under 50 cm) Samuel Prout work on papers typically sell for $80–$607 (the middle half of 58 sold lots).
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 15 | $130†‡ | $2,006‡ | 80% | 2026-07-14 |
| Paintings | 8 | $181†‡ | $2,040 | 75% | 2024-08-06 |
| Works on Paper | 137 | $244†‡ | $10,867 | 48.9% | 2026-03-10 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $3,927† | $10,867 | — | 2019-03-06 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Samuel Prout's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (15 lots) median $130 with 80% sell-through. Paintings (8 lots) median $181, record $2,040. At the top of the market (top 5% of sales, 5 lots) the median is $3,927.
Price by size
Prints & Editions
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 7 | $67–$521†‡ | $174†‡ | $738 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 58 | $80–$607†‡ | $238†‡ | $10,867 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2003 | $10,867 |
| Works on Paper | 2007 | $6,432 |
| Paintings | 2016 | $2,040 |
| Prints & Editions | 2018 | $2,006‡ |
| Paintings | 2019 | $1,963† |
| Prints & Editions | 2003 | $958 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Samuel Prout worth?
Across 65 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Samuel Prout work is $353. The median Samuel Prout work on paper sells for $244 across 67 lots. The median Samuel Prout print sells for $130 across 12 lots. The median Samuel Prout painting sells for $181 across 6 lots. Small (under 50 cm) Samuel Prout work on papers typically sell for $80–$607 (the middle half of 58 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Samuel Prout work on paper?
Based on 67 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Samuel Prout work on paper is $244. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Samuel Prout's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Samuel Prout work on paper is $10,867.
What is the average price of a Samuel Prout print?
Based on 12 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Samuel Prout print is $130. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Samuel Prout's most expensive print?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Samuel Prout print is $2,006. Whether that record price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
What is the average price of a small Samuel Prout work on paper?
Based on 58 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Samuel Prout work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $238, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is Samuel Prout's auction record?
Samuel Prout's auction record is $10,867, set in 2003.
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